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Using subsoil for HS2

We will need to have a legal right to use subsoil in order to build the tunnels for the high-speed trains and other rail infrastructure that is below ground.

This guide to obtaining and using subsoil applies to Phase One only. It explains:

  • how and why we obtain and use subsoil that is beneath land and properties;
  • the legal permission we need and your rights to compensation;
  • how we will build the tunnels; and
  • how we will keep you informed.

We also have a document outlining the frequently asked questions in relation to mines and minerals.

We will construct the railway in phases, starting with Phase One between London and the West Midlands. Phase One will be followed by Phase 2a, which will link the West Midlands and Crewe, and Phase 2b, which will extend the network to Manchester and Leeds.

 


Document history

Published:
16 November 2020
Updated:
4 May 2021
Activity:
4 May 2021
Version 6 of booklet added
11 December 2020
Version 5 of booklet added